<p>Okay so I suppose this question isn't only limited to Columbia but I'm interested.
Does financial Aid also cover some things like "Student life fees"? I know that sounds weird but I really want to know.</p>
<p>Depends on the school and the aid given. Impossible to say without actually seeing your award letter. Mine were but I had extremely good FA.</p>
<p>Okay thanks, I was just wondering</p>
<p>Columbia guarantees 100% of need for paying the total cost of attendance, which includes student life fees and even roughly $2,000 in miscellaneous fees (e.g. books). Of course, unless you have a great need (i.e. very low household income), you’re not going to be getting your student life fees covered in addition to tuition.</p>